Water bodies have also been severely affected. Main rivers such as Pra and Ankobra – that were once sources of drinking water for local populations – are now heavily polluted with toxic chemicals, including mercury and cyanide, used in the gold extraction process. Experts predict that the country might need to import water by 2030 if the crisis continues.
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